The Big Ten is on par with the SEC when it comes to generating revenue, but similar on-field success continues to elude it. Athletic directors around the league admit the Big Ten's considerable wealth can't buy what it wants most: a crystal football.

The Big Ten knows the strength of its brand and the viability of its television network can only go so far in dispelling criticism of its performance on a national stage. Simply put, the league needs some hardware in the worst way, and it knows it.

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg The Big Ten is known for the Maize and Blue, the Scarlet and Gray, the Blue and White, the Black and Gold and many others, but on Saturday, the only colors that matter are orange and black. It's Halloween aroun...

Posted by ESPN.com&#39;s Adam Rittenberg There&#39;s enough hero worship in college football these days. Let&#39;s talk about the villains. Which player, coach or opponent haunts your favorite Big Ten team like none other? Some Penn State fans might ...